Turbomachinery Structures Engineer — Equity + High-Temp Power

Socket.dev; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Equity ownership

Comprehensive medical benefits

Unlimited PTO

Free daily lunch and dinner onsite

PPE stipend

Job summary

Valar Atomics is seeking a structures engineer to join the turbomachinery team and advance power generation capability. In this role, you’ll be responsible for analyzing static components for Valar’s power generation turbomachinery, working with cross-functional teammates to define a manufacturable, high efficiency, robust design.

Early hire status gives you direct influence on system architecture. You will collaborate across engineering and operations to ensure robust, manufacturable solutions,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Minimum 3 years of experience conducting structural analysis
• Experience with commercial FEA codes such as Ansys, Nastran, Abaqus
• Experience with high temperature components and materials

Responsibilities

• Analyze components for structural margins in operating conditions and transients
• Size components for adequate strength
• Select materials that balance capability versus lead time and cost considerations
• Partner with cross functional partners to define required clearances for rotating turbomachinery

Skills

Structural analysis

FEA experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Nastran

Abaqus

Job description

Valar Atomics is seeking a structures engineer to join the turbomachinery team and advance power generation capability. In this role, you’ll be responsible for analyzing static components for Valar’s power generation turbomachinery, working with cross-functional teammates to define a manufacturable, high efficiency, robust design.

Early hire status gives you direct influence on system architecture. You will collaborate across engineering and operations to ensure robust, manufacturable solutions,